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Using the eROSITA observatory, astronomers have mapped interstellar tunnels—hot-gas corridors formed by past supernovae—that link distant regions across the Milky Way. This reveals a dynamic 3D network in interstellar space and has implications for how matter and energy flow, cosmic ray propagation, and star formation occur, with our Sun residing in the Local Hot Bubble.
Astronomers using the eROSITA X-ray instrument have mapped a hot, low-density plasma channel extending from the Local Hot Bubble toward Centaurus (and possibly toward Canis Major), a finding that supports the idea of interstellar “tunnels” linking the solar neighborhood to distant stars and suggesting a larger network of channels in the Milky Way; researchers note more data are needed to fully understand these structures.
Scientists using eROSITA data have discovered narrow, tunnel-like plasma structures within the Local Hot Bubble, potentially shaped by ancient supernova explosions, which may connect our solar system to distant regions of the galaxy and support models of interconnected superbubbles in the Milky Way.
Astronomers using advanced X-ray technology have discovered a cosmic tunnel within the Local Hot Bubble that may connect our solar system to distant stars, challenging the idea of space as a vast emptiness and revealing a more interconnected universe.
Astronomers have discovered a system of hot, low-density plasma channels, or 'interstellar tunnels,' within the Local Hot Bubble surrounding our Sun, which may connect our Solar System to distant parts of the galaxy, challenging previous notions of space as an empty void.
Astronomers have discovered a cosmic 'interstellar tunnel' connecting our solar system to distant stars, revealed through X-ray observations that map hot, low-density plasma regions shaped by ancient supernovae, challenging previous notions of space as empty and suggesting a complex network of interstellar pathways.
Recent observations using the eROSITA telescope have revealed that the Local Hot Bubble surrounding our solar system is an irregular, dynamic structure shaped by multiple supernova explosions and possibly connected to other galactic features through interstellar tunnels, providing new insights into the active and interconnected nature of our galaxy's environment.
Astronomers have used data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey to create a 3D map of the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a low-density region of hot gas surrounding the solar system. This map reveals a temperature gradient within the LHB, likely caused by supernova explosions, and an 'interstellar tunnel' towards the constellation Centaurus, potentially linking the LHB with a neighboring superbubble. The study provides insights into the structure and dynamics of the LHB, including the role of stellar feedback in shaping interstellar tunnels.
Recent research has uncovered a potential interstellar tunnel within the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a massive structure formed by supernova explosions near our solar system. This tunnel, discovered using the eROSITA X-ray telescope, may connect the LHB to other superbubbles or nebulae, suggesting a network of interconnected hot gas bubbles in the Milky Way. This finding supports a 1974 theory of a galactic bubble network and could enhance our understanding of the galaxy's structure and evolution, though its practical use for space exploration remains speculative.
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics have discovered an 'interstellar tunnel' within the Local Hot Bubble (LHB) using data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey. This tunnel, located towards the constellation Centaurus, may connect the LHB to neighboring superbubbles, forming a network of hot gas. The LHB, a 1,000-light-year-wide cavity filled with million-degree gas, is believed to have been shaped by supernova explosions. The eROSITA telescope's position allows for clearer observations, overcoming challenges posed by Earth's atmosphere.
Astronomers have mapped the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a hot, low-density region of space around our Solar System, revealing an asymmetrical shape and a mysterious interstellar tunnel pointing towards the constellation Centaurus. Using the eROSITA X-ray telescope, researchers found that the LHB was likely formed by supernova explosions and is expanding more vertically than horizontally. The discovery of the tunnel suggests a possible network of connected hot bubbles in the galaxy, potentially linking to other structures like the Gum nebula.
Astronomers have used data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey to create a 3D map of the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a low-density region of hot gas surrounding the solar system. This map reveals a temperature gradient within the LHB, likely caused by supernova explosions, and an 'interstellar tunnel' towards the constellation Centaurus, potentially linking the LHB with a neighboring superbubble. The study enhances understanding of the LHB's structure and its interaction with the interstellar medium, shaped by stellar winds and supernovae.